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Test Name:
Eosinophil Smear, Sputum
- SBMF No:
25034 - Performance Lab Name:
Hematology - Test Mnemonic:
EO SPUTUM - ABN:
Not required - CPT Code:
89050 - LOINC Code:
10327-5 - Also Known As:
Sputum Eosinophils - Also See:
25029 Eosinophil Smear, Nasal Secretions - Spec Type:
Sputum, nasotracheal, pharyngotracheal, or transtracheal aspirate - Spec Container:
Plastic container with tightly fitting lid or collection trap - Pref Vol:
10.0 mL - Spec Collect:
Sputum collected by deep cough or induced cough
Nasotracheal, pharyngotracheal, or transtracheal specimens collected by either suction or aspiration - Spec Store Transport:
Refrigerated
Transport sample ASAP after collection - Spec Stability:
12 hours refrigerated (2-8°C) - Methodology:
Microscopic Examination - Use:
Detect eosinophils in sputum - Clinical Significance:
Sputum containing eosinophils can be seen in bronchial asthma, Loeffler’s syndrome or PIE syndrome (pulmonary infiltration with eosinophilia). The etiology may be bacterial, viral or fungal infection; an allergic reaction to drugs; or parasitic infections. - Reference Range:
No defined reference range - Day Run:
Sun-Sat (daily) - Time Run:
As received - Time Reported:
4 hours - Test Type:
BODY FLUID
